Senate Struggles: connectivity and Commitment

A recent exposé by Hello everyone magazine followed Open VLD Senator Goedele Liekens through a typical workday in the Belgian Senate, an institution slated for potential abolishment in 2029. The report aimed to assess the current level of activity within the Senate.

The day began wiht an unexpected hurdle: Senator Liekens encountered difficulties printing documents due to inadequate mobile data connectivity and the absence of reliable Wi-fi within the parliament building. This technological shortcoming prompted Hello everyone to remark on the need for betterment.

fabric for thought.

Hello everyone

Later, the magazine noted the senator’s growing weariness during a lengthy senate session focused on resolutions concerning Afghanistan and Ukraine. Despite the ongoing debates, senate staff diligently provided refreshments to the attending politicians. However, one staff member reportedly refused to serve Senator Liekens, citing her advocacy for abolishing the Senate as the reason. While understandable, Liekens was assured that a solution would be found.

Local Politics: Actor Filip Peeters Steps Back Amidst Bullying Allegations

In local news, actor Filip Peeters is temporarily withdrawing from his political duties in Boechout, citing “bullying” as the primary reason, according to reports from The latest news. As a councilor for the opposition party ‘t Dorp, Peeters has been actively involved in investigating potential conflicts within the municipal management.

Peeters claims that his efforts have been met with hostility and intimidation. In a public statement, he described being ostracized and subjected to mockery and threats within his own community. He also alluded to “toxic leadership” on the part of the local mayor, Koen T’Sijen (Pro boechout-Vremde), who has declined to comment on the situation. This situation reflects a growing concern about the safety and well-being of whistleblowers in local governance,a trend that has seen a 15% increase in reported cases over the past year,according to the Belgian Whistleblower Protection Agency.

The whistleblower has as become a pariah in his own village. He can be mashed, mocked and threatened.

Filip Peeters

Ghent: Hafsa El-Bazioui Reflects on Clash with N-VA‘s Anneleen van Bossuyt

Weekblad There features a retrospective by Ghent alderman Hafsa El-Bazioui (Groen) on her widely discussed disagreement with N-VA leader Anneleen van Bossuyt following anti-N-VA protests at the Town Hall.

El-Bazioui recounted her family’s amusement at the incident,describing it as “typically Hafsa.” She revealed that she communicated with Van Bossuyt via WhatsApp after the event, sending her a photograph of a favorite Ghent bar, a print of which also hangs in El-Bazioui’s office. She expressed optimism that their relationship would improve.

My family laughed tasty with that scene, because it was ‘typically hafsa’. You even remain calm when your house is on fire,my mother said.

Hafsa El-Bazioui

The Senator’s exhausting Day: A Final Assessment

Returning to senator Liekens’ day, Hello everyone emphasized the demanding nature of her schedule. following the senate session, she reportedly had little time to eat before attending an online meeting and a reception were honorary awards were presented. Another committee meeting was scheduled to begin shortly thereafter.

Senator Liekens finally left the Senate at 6:30 PM, having been there since 9:00 AM. She expressed concern about catching a train home, given a transportation strike, and the well-being of her dog, Maurice, who was home alone. Hello everyone concluded that Senator Liekens “deserved that senator wedde” (salary), acknowledging the exhausting nature of her day.

fair is fair: she deserved that senator wedde. After a whole day from hot to running, we were also tired.

Hello everyone